Engagement Photos in Philadelphia | Kari & Evan

Right now, I’m especially grateful to be able to look back at the wonderful times I’ve spent with couples over the past year. In the fall of 2019, I had the pleasure of traveling to work with Kari and Evan for their engagement photos in Philadelphia. The day was bright and beautiful, and I treasured getting to spend time with these two – and meeting their sweet baby Norman! Norman has got to be one of the most photogenic Tabbies I’ve ever seen. And his mom and dad clearly love him (and one another) to the moon!

Kari and Evan met via a dating site, and almost immediately Evan knew Kari was for him. He even broke traditional protocol by texting her a mere eight hours after their first date! They shared dinner together soon after – and as Kari says, “the rest is history!” But I have to say, Evan’s proposal is quite special. He wanted it to be unique and memorable – and the winter vacation they had planned in Palm Springs, Florida seemed like the perfect opportunity. Evan used Kari’s birthday of January 1st as an excuse to arrange for a couples’ massage at Eau Resort, followed by dinner for two. What he didn’t mention to Kari was that he had secretly reached out to the resort’s event planner to help coordinate a big surprise! After their massages, Kari and Evan got ready for dinner separately, and when they met up again Evan had to hold his jacket over his arm to conceal the ring box! When they arrived at the restaurant, the hostess knew to escort them to a private cabana overlooking the beach. Evan’s plan was to casually shrug into his jacket as they walked, and then reach for the ring in his pocket…but the box fell out onto the sand! Luckily, Kari kept walking and Evan was able to jump in front of the ring box so she couldn’t see. When Kari reached the cabana, her eyes soon fell on a personalized menu reading “Evan and Kari’s Engagement” – and when she turned around, Evan was down on one knee!

We all need things to look forward to – now more than ever – and Kari and Evan’s wedding is a bright spot for sure. I recently heard from them that they’ve made the difficult decision to postpone their day until 2021. With so much uncertainty in the world, witnessing the strength of their love is both comforting and hopeful. No matter what, their wedding will be wonderful!

Engagement photos in Philadelphia

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